Training/Testing: Finding Classes/Evaluators

This section of the AKC web page will help you find instructors and evaluators in your area for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (the puppy level of CGC), Canine Good Citizen, and AKC Community Canine (the advanced level of CGC).

AKC CLUBS

An AKC club near you can provide you and your dog with training classes and testing for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC and AKC Community Canine. You will be able to earn official AKC titles in Canine Good Citizen (the "CGC" title) and AKC Community Canine (the "CGCA" title).

Experienced instructors at AKC clubs can take you and your dog from beginning puppy training all the way to advanced competition training for adult dogs.

AKC Approved CGC Evaluators (who also administer AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and AKC Community Canine) include local trainers with dog training schools. In addition, the three levels of CGC are also offered by some 4-H leaders, therapy dog evaluators, and veterinarians.

If your trainer is not familiar with the program and would like to learn about the program, AKC can provide the trainer with assistance in becoming an evaluator.